Kids Homemade Pizza
Get the little ones involved in the kitchen with this fun, easy, and endlessly customizable homemade pizza recipe.
Ingredients
- •2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- •1 1/2 cups warm water (355ml)
- •1 teaspoon sugar
- •3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (420g)
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
- •2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200g)
- •1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a large baking sheet or pizza pan.
- 6
Punch down the dough and let kids roll or press it out onto the prepared baking sheet into their desired shape.
- 7
Spread an even layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- 8
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce and let kids arrange their favorite vegetable toppings.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- 10
Slice into wedges and let cool slightly before serving to hungry little hands.
💡 Chef tips
- You can prepare the pizza dough a few hours in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator until ready to shape.
- Set toppings out in small bowls like an assembly line so kids can easily decorate their own sections of the pizza.
- Leftover pizza slices can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in a toaster oven.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished pizza has a golden, crisp-yet-chewy crust topped with bubbling melted cheese and savory sauce that smells irresistibly comforting.